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• 13 October 2011

• Test Centre: Group test: what's the best PC for £750?

  We review the best 5 desktop PCs you can buy in the UK right now, for between £501 and £750. UPDATED 13 October 2011.

• 04 October 2011

• Test Centre: Group test: what's the best power PC?

  PC Advisor reviews the best power PCs you can buy in the UK today.

• 17 March 2011

• Test Centre: Group test: what's the best server?

  PC Advisor reviews the best servers you can buy for your business.

• 16 March 2011

• Test Centre: Group test: what's the best Apple Mac?

  PC Advisor reviews the best Apple Macs you can buy in the UK today.

• 15 March 2011

• Test Centre: Group test: what's the best hardware?

  PC Advisor reviews the best hardware devices you can buy in the UK today.

• Test Centre: Group test: what's the best file sync/migration software?

  PC Advisor reviews the best file sync/migration software tools you can install today.

• 02 March 2011

• Test Centre: Group test: what's the best computer accessory?

  PC Advisor reviews the best five accessories for PC, laptop and smartphone available in the UK right now.

• 25 March 2010

• Test Centre: Group test: Ultraportable laptops vs netbooks

  There’s never been a better time to pick up a lightweight laptop. But the choice can be bewildering, with the fine line between netbook and laptop starting to disappear altogether.

• 15 August 2009

• Test Centre: Group test: Windows 7 on 5 low-spec PCs

  When it comes to Windows 7, do you really need a PC with Microsoft's minimum specs? We got five PC users to install the OS on underpowered machines to find out.

• 18 April 2009

• Test Centre: Group test: top 12 ATI & nVidia graphics cards

  PC Advisor looks at what makes a good graphics card, and tests 12 of the latest ATI and nVidia offerings.

• 24 January 2009

• Test Centre: Group test: top 5 £999 PCs, January 2009

  With PC Advisor you can spend around a grand and get a brilliant, brand-new desktop PC. Each month we source, test and review hundreds of technology products, bringing you independent reviews of the very best kit you can buy.

• Test Centre: Group test: top 10 laptops reviewed

  Whether you want a portable workhouse with a tasty price tag or a powerful system that can play back Blu-ray video in HD, there's a laptop to suit you. PC Advisor rounds up 10 of the most practical portables on the market.

• Test Centre: Group test: top 5 budget PCs, January 2009

  PC Advisor is here to help you get a bargain desktop PC for less than £500. Each month we source, test and review hundreds of technology products, bringing you independent reviews of the very best kit you can buy.

• 17 January 2009

• Test Centre: Group test: 5 PC power supply units reviewed

  It's all very well upgrading your graphics card, but your PC also needs enough power to ensure it can deliver the superior video-handling you expect. PC Advisor explains the crucial role of the PSU and tests five powerful units.

• 20 September 2008

• Test Centre: Group test: top 5 £999 desktop PCs reviewed

  Looking for a PC for around £1,000? Then look no further than our comprehensive reviews of the best five PCs for around a grand, on the market in September 2008.

• Test Centre: Group test: top 5 bargain desktop PCs reviewed

  We sourced a bundle of desktop PCs for under £500, put them through their paces in the PC Advisor Test Centre, and come up with our Top 5 budget systems. And we've also got a simple to understand, expert buying guide, for all PC bargain hunters.

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